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Washington, D.C. - Today, the President signed the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act, a product of the House Judiciary Committee’s efforts to protect children from abuse. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodatte (R-Va.) issued the following statement: Chairman Goodlatte: “Today, I was extremely happy to witness the President sign the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act, which will make amateur athletics safer for future generations of competitors. As I have watched the U.S.

Washington, D.C. - On Thursday, February 15, 2018, at 9:00 a.m., the Immigration and Border Security Subcommittee will hold a hearing entitled “The Effect of Sanctuary City Policies on the Ability to Combat the Opioid Epidemic.” This hearing will examine the lack of cooperation between state and local law enforcement agencies and federal immigration authorities.  The hearing will specifically focus on the opioid epidemic and how drug enforcement operations benefited from past communication with U.S.

Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee has announced its schedule for the week of February 12-16, 2018. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15 9:00 a.m. Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security Hearing on: The Effect of Sanctuary City Policies on the Ability to Combat the Opioid Epidemic2141 Rayburn House Office Building All hearings and markups are streamed live at judiciary.house.gov.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today released the following statement on President Trump’s signing of a National Security Presidential Memorandum to establish a National Vetting Center (NVC): “The President carried through on yet another promise to the American people.  The establishment of the National Vetting Center, within the Department of Homeland Security, will streamline information sharing and strengthen the vetting process for individuals wishing to come to our country. “Terrorists have made it clear that they will exploit our nation’s immigration system to harm Americans and our interests.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today issued the following statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Andrei Iancu as Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO): “I am pleased the Senate has finally acted on the nomination of Andrei Iancu as Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.  Mr. Iancu is incredibly accomplished in the field of intellectual property law and has been a strong advocate for an effective U.S. patent system throughout his career. “The USPTO has been a valued partner in the House Judiciary Committee’s efforts to protect American innovation and creativity, which are key to job creation and economic prosperity.

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Washington, D.C. --  House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), House Judiciary Committee Immigration and Border Security  Subcommittee Chairman Raúl Labrador (R-Idaho), and House Homeland Security Committee  Border and Maritime Security Subcommittee Chairwoman Martha McSally (R-Ariz.) released a video on the Securing America's Future Act (H.R. 4760).

Washington, D.C.-- House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) issued the following response to President Trump’s State of the Union address: “The word that best captures the spirit of the President’s speech is ‘optimism.’ Over the past year, we have witnessed a booming economy, tax cuts that work for all Americans, concrete progress in the fight against ISIS, and real policy changes to undo the ill-fated regulations of the Obama era. These successes come from a unified Republican government and a commitment to create an America that is safe, strong, and proud. “The President also outlined his priorities for the future.